Sachin Tendulkar's Emotional tribute to Rohit Sharma's Test retirement
Rohit Sharma surprised the cricket world by announcing his retirement from Test cricket. Sachin Tendulkar shared an emotional post for him and lauded his Test career. Ajinkya Rahane was also surprised by the decision and wished Rohit all the best.
India's 38-year-old batsman Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket. Rohit was set to lead the team for the tour of England in June, but as soon as the discussion started on the selection of the team for the series, Rohit posted a story on his official account and announced his retirement from red-ball cricket. After Rohit's retirement, India's great player Sachin Tendulkar put a heartfelt post for Rohit.
"I remember handing you the Test cap at the Eden Gardens in 2013 and after that I stood with you in the balcony of the Wankhede Stadium. You've had a wonderful journey. Since then, you have given your best to Indian cricket as a player and captain. Rohit, congratulations on your Test career and best wishes for your future endeavours. "
Rohit's teammate Ajinkya Rahane is also surprised by Rohit's decision. With IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders busy with their match against Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday, Rahane was not aware that Rohit retired from Test cricket on the same day. Rahane said that he will contact him soon.
Speaking to the media, Ajinkya Rahane said, "Oh, is that? I just want to wish them all the best. I think he has done brilliantly in the Test format. I didn't know about retirement. I'm really surprised. I didn't know he had retired from the Test format. But I want to wish him all the best. "
Rahane praised Rohit's development as a Test cricketer and his aggressive mindset at the top of the order and said, "Whatever his plans are, he has done really well, improved his game as a Test batsman. He started his career at number 5-6 and then started the innings. I think the way he handled that opening slot was worth watching. He always wanted to face the bowlers, play with freedom. And that's what he wanted other players to do as well, to play with freedom. "